Farley vs Telarah, NSW suburb comparison

Farley for retirees; Telarah for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

FarleyTelarah

Overall score

Farley

22.1/100

Telarah

44.1/100

Crime rate

Farley

95.7 / 1k

Telarah

95.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Farley

2

Telarah

44

Population

Farley

605

Telarah

2,318

Metric leadFarley 1Telarah 8across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryFarleyTelarah
Overall score22.1/10044.1/100
Housing (desirability)43.4/10057.4/100
Crime rate95.7 / 1k95.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools6
Parks & reserves2
Public transport stops633
Walkability9.0/10072.0/100
Nearby amenities244
Planning activity158
Population6052,318
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Farley is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Telarah is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm. Farley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Telarah is in a middle-ring position.

On the data, Farley is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Telarah answers with housing affordability and public transport access. On housing, Farley sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Telarah.

Retirees may find Farley the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Telarah.

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